Michigan earned a huge 19-13 win against No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday. The shorthanded Wolverines, who were down several key players due to both opt outs and the transfer portal, led wire-to-wire after taking advantage of numerous Alabama mistakes in the first quarter.

Alabama ended the season last week with a disappointing loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Alabama had three turnovers in four plays at one point in the first quarter, in which Michigan gained possession inside the Crimson Tide 's 30-yard line each time. Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw an interception and fumbled twice in the first quarter, which ultimately was the difference on Tuesday.

Alabama, the first team left out of the College Football Playoff, was favored by more than two touchdowns but was stymied on offense.

No. 11 Alabama couldn’t overcome a disastrous first quarter in a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide turned the ball over three times in a span of four plays during the opening 15 minutes as Michigan jumped out to a 16-0 lead.

Alabama football's streak of 10-win seasons is over. Here's what happened in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan.

A year removed from winning the national championship, Michigan finished its first season under Sherrone Moore with a victory setting the tone for a bright future. Moore replaced Jim Harbaugh after the former U of M coach left for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers last winter.

Here's what to know about the series history between Michigan and Alabama, including all-time meetings and record, ahead of Tuesday's ReliaQuest Bowl game:

After a lengthy break in between games, it is now officially time for the Alabama Crimson Tide to take the field for the final time this season for a matchup against the Michigan Wolverines in the ReliaQuest Bowl.